Claire's Knee

Dec 11, 1970

1h 45m

★ 7.3

Overview

On the eve of his wedding, on holiday on the Lake Annecy shore, a career diplomat visits an old acquaintance, perhaps a former girlfriend. Through her he meets an intense teenager, Laura, and then lusts after her sister, Claire. Whilst Laura attempts to flirt with him, his fantasy becomes focused on wanting to caress Claire's knee.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Les Films du Losange

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Cast

Jérôme

Jean-Claude Brialy

Aurora, the novelist

Aurora Cornu

Laura

Béatrice Romand

Claire

Laurence de Monaghan

Madame Walter

Michèle Montel

Gilles

Gérard Falconetti

Vincent

Fabrice Luchini

Sandra Franchina

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